BBQ Chicken Nachos

Looking for an easy and delicious twist on the classic nachos? Look no further than this baked BBQ Chicken Nachos recipe!

It wasn’t too long ago I was asked what my final meal would be, and without hesitation the answer ‘NACHOS’ flew out of my mouth. Soon after I realised there was no recipe on my site (whaaaaaaat!?). So, here we are, I’m glad you’ve joined me, let’s get into it.

BBQ Chicken Nachos

We all know and love the classic nachos combo – cheese, topped with guac, sour cream and salsa, maybe some ground beef too. So, I thought I’d mix things up this time. Let’s welcome to the party BBQ Chicken.

Before we get into the who, what, when, where and why, let’s check out just how easy this recipe is.

How to make BBQ Chicken Nachos in 6 steps

Dice chicken breast into tiny chunks

Combine with smoked paprika, garlic powder and seasoning.

Fry until white through the centre.

Stir through BBQ sauce and place to one side.

Layer tortilla chips, bbq chicken, cheese, onion & chilli. You can place a pot ready for a dip in the centre if you desire.

Repeat with second layer and bake.

Easy right?

How to layer nachos

For me, it’s always gotta be double decker. I find that a single layer sometimes falls a little lackluster (unless you’ve got a bucket of toppings). Start with a sturdy tortilla chip, then your meat, followed by cheese and finished with any garnish/veg. In this case I’ve gone for chilli and red onion, which pair perfectly with bbq chicken. Simply repeat a second layer and you’re good to go!

Make ahead nachos

I actually don’t ever recommend making nachos ahead of time, just for the pure fact they go soggy WAY too easily. For this recipe you could make the chicken ahead of time and pop in the fridge until needed. Just bring it back to room temp before you layer up.

Rotisserie Chicken Nachos

You could absolutely use rotisserie chicken for this recipe. Just cube or shred, then combine with your paprika, garlic powder and bbq sauce.

What cheese to use for nachos?

For BBQ chicken nachos I keep it fairly simple with 3/4 cheddar and 1/4 mozzarella. However, to pack in even more flavour, you could use Monterey Jack Cheese!

When to serve BBQ Chicken Nachos?

I mean really, do you ever need an occasion? 😂 But in all seriousness nachos do tend to be the perfect sharing appetizer at a gathering, but most specifically for game day! Perfect finger food, easy to make and a total crowd pleaser. Hey, whilst you’re here, check out my other game day snacks!

In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium/high and add your chicken. Fry until white through the centre then pour in your BBQ sauce. Stir to completely coat the chicken then place to one side.

In a suitably sized tray, spread half your chips, topped with half your chicken, then half your cheese and finally half your onion & chilli. Repeat with second layer. You can also leave space for the dip as I do in the video if you’d like.

Bake in the oven for 15mins or until golden and gooey. Serve with a sprinkling of coriander/cilantro and a pot of sour cream.

Watch how to make it!

Recipe Notes

a) Tortilla Chips - I use approx 300g/10.5oz, but work to preference/size of tray.

b) Cheese - For BBQ Chicken Nachos I use 3/4 Cheddar and 1/4 Mozzarella. Monterey Jack cheese would also work great!

c) Calories - Based on sharing between 6 people, with no sour cream and using 1 tbsp olive oil to fry the chicken.

Hey, I'm Chris! Thanks for stopping by. I believe that good food should bring a smile to your face and hug your soul with every bite. Here you'll find fun and delicious comfort food that even the most beginner of home cook can master. More from me? Just click the pic!